Where an adult child remains dependent upon a deceased parent, the trial court must make an express finding as to the deceased's obligations or responsibilities arising from that dependency under s 91(4)(f) of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (Vic), and must apply the principle that the community expects a parent to make provision to fulfil that ongoing dependency after death. Failure to do so constitutes specific error warranting appellate intervention. Costs orders arising from an applicant's own obstructive conduct in related estate administration proceedings are not a relevant consideration in assessing the quantum of further provision.
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